BG Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York Announce Collaboration on Biomarker Discovery for MS ... RedNova Wed, 16 May 2007 9:15 AM PDT The Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York (MSRCNY) and BG Medicine today announced that the two organizations have entered into an agreement to collaborate on research in the area of multiple sclerosis.

BG Medicine inks deal with MS research center BizJournals Wed, 16 May 2007 8:05 AM PDT Waltham-based BG Medicine Inc. reports it has swung a deal to work with the Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York to discover biological indicators of multiple sclerosis as a way to develop new tests for the neurological disease.

Natco Pharma launches Glatimer for MS PharmaBiz Wed, 16 May 2007 5:34 AM PDT Natco Pharma Ltd has announced that company has fortified its presence in Neurology segment with the launch of Glatimer (glatiramer acetate). Glatiramer acetate is used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis by helping reducing the frequency of relapse.

Testosterone Helps Men With MS RedNova Tue, 15 May 2007 4:31 PM PDT Testosterone slowed brain deterioration and built muscle mass in men with multiple sclerosis, according to a small study performed in California.

Supplement may help autoimmune response UPI Wed, 16 May 2007 8:22 AM PDT A glucosamine-like supplement has found to suppress the damaging autoimmune response seen in multiple sclerosis and type-1 diabetes, a U.S. study has found.

MS Society Responds To Daily Mail Article On MS, UK Medical News Today Wed, 16 May 2007 3:05 AM PDT The Daily Mail carried an article headlined, "Goggles to help MS patients walk again", featuring claims that special goggles which use sound and visual effects can help 86% of people with MS to walk faster and take longer steps. Evidence for this comes from two very small studies and improvements in walking speed and stride length were slight. [click link for full article]

MS: Testosterone May Help Treat MS in Men MedicineNet.com Tue, 15 May 2007 12:29 PM PDT Title: MS: Testosterone May Help Treat MS in Men Category: Health News Created: 5/15/2007 Last Editorial Review: 5/15/2007

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UC Newswire Wed, 16 May 2007 10:29 AM PDT
Smokeless cannabis delivery device found efficient and less toxic May 15, UCSF -- A smokeless cannabis-vaporizing device delivers the same levels of THC, the active therapeutic chemical, with the same biological effects as smoking cannabis without the harmful toxins created by burning cannabis, according to UCSF researchers.